Events

We love connecting with the writing and publishing community. We regularly participate in writing conferences, book festivals, workshops, writing retreats, and publishing events—in person and online—and hope you will join us.

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2026

  • Sunday, October 25: Panel Discussion – “AI for Writers: Tool, Threat, or Both?” presented by Writers and Publishers Network, hosted by BookFest, with Naomi Kim Eagleson, Sheila Lowe, Adanna Moriarty, Ross Rojek, and moderator, Kathleen Kaiser 

    Few technologies have sparked as much debate among writers as artificial intelligence. Can AI help authors without taking over the very work that makes their writing their own? Explore how writers can use AI for research, brainstorming, critiques, and marketing, while recognizing where its use can undermine authenticity and reader trust. Discover ways to save time, find direction, and sharpen your marketing without sacrificing the most important element of your work: your own voice. The guiding principle is simple: You must author the content. Learn more here.

  • CRAFT First Chapters Contest 2026, writing contest guest judged by Deb Olin Unferth, author of Earth 7 — CRAFT, a literary magazine, online

  • Writers Retreat, Ghost Ranch — Abiquiu, New Mexico

  • Wayward Writer Winter Camp — Literary Kitchen, Ariel Gore’s School for Wayward Writers, Joshua Tree, California

2025

  • “The Four Phases of Professional Book Editing” webinar — Hosted by Writers & Publishers Network (WPN), on Zoom

  • CRAFT First Chapters Contest 2025, writing contest guest judged by Alejandro Heredia, author of Loca — CRAFT, a literary magazine, online

  • 2025 Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Conference & Bookfair, representing the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) — Los Angeles, California

    → The AWP Conference & Bookfair is a major literary event bringing together writers, teachers, students, editors, and publishers.

2024

Naomi at the AWP Conference & Bookfair in Seattle, WA

  • “Polishing Your Work: Preparing Your Manuscript Before You Send It to an Agent” panel with Naomi Kim Eagleson, Leslie Lehr, and Kathleen Kaiser (moderator) — Indie Author Retreat, The Beverly Hilton, in Los Angeles, California

  • “From Manuscript to Agent Querying” panel with Naomi Kim Eagleson, Adanna Moriarty, Leslie Lehr, and Kathleen Kaiser (moderator); presented by the Writers and Publishers Network — The Book Fest, online

  • “CRAFT First Chapters Contest 2024” writing contest, judged by Kimberly King Parsons — CRAFT, a literary magazine, online

    • Attended — 2023 Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Conference, in Seattle, Washington

    • “CRAFT First Chapters Contest 2023” writing contest, guest judged by Rebecca Makkai — CRAFT, a literary magazine, online

    • “Story Is Power” auction — National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and We Need Diverse Books (WNDB), online

    • “CRAFT First Chapters Contest 2022” — CRAFT, a literary magazine, online

    • “1st Annual Colorado Short Story Contest” with judges Erin Brenner, Crystal Watanabe, Naomi Kim Eagleson, and Molly McCowan — Inkbot Editing, online

    • “CRAFT First Chapters Contest 2021” writing contest, guest judged by Naomi Huffman of MCDxFSG & FSG Originals — CRAFT, a literary magazine, online

    • “Mastering the Next Step: Editing” talk given by Naomi Kim Eagleson — Loyola Marymount University, English Dept., Los Angeles, Calif., via Zoom

    • “Working with Editors” panel with Julia Lee, Guadalupe Montano, Naomi Kim Eagleson, K. J. Peters, and Linda Ruggeri (moderator) — Loyola Marymount University, English Dept., in Los Angeles, California

    • Bookfair Exhibitor — 2019 Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Conference & Bookfair, in Portland, Oregon

    • “Tried and True Ways to Get an Agent” workshop with Naomi Kim Eagleson — San Gabriel Valley Women Writers, in Pasadena, California

    • "Editorial Magic: Revising Your Way to Success” panel with Emily Heckman, Naomi Kim Eagleson, and Kathleen Kaiser (moderator) — 805 Writers’ Conference, in Oxnard, California

    • “Selling It: Marketing Strategies and Tips for Freelancers” panel with Naomi Kim Eagleson, Jake Poinier, Ruth E. Thaler-Carter, and Molly McCowan (moderator) — Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) Conference, in Chicago, Illinois

    • “The Artful Editor” panel with Naomi Kim Eagleson, Todd Summar, and poet Carolyne Wright — Orcas Island Literary Festival, on Orcas Island, Washington

    • Bookfair Exhibitor — 2018 Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Conference & Bookfair, in Los Angeles, California

    • “Los Angeles Editors & Proofreaders (LAEP),” a community of editors cofounded by Naomi Kim Eagleson and Karen Yin, where we co-hosted editor meetups in Los Angeles, California

    • “How to Proofread Your Book Like a Pro” presentation — Independent Writers of Southern California (IWOSC) / Small Publishers, Artists & Writers Network (SPAWN) Group, in Ventura, California

    • Attended —StokerCon 2017, the Horror Writers Association’s annual convention, Long Beach, California

    • Bookfair Exhibitor — 2017 Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Conference & Bookfair, in Los Angeles, California

    • “NaNoWriMo Donation Day” fundraiser in 2016 — National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), online

    • “Things I Wish a Pro Had Told Me When I First Started Writing” panel with Sarah Ann Fox, Naomi Kim Eagleson, Danny Manus, and Toni Nelson — The Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference (GLAWS), in Los Angeles, California

    • “The Discovery Draft—How It Can Make All the Difference” panel with Naomi Kim Eagleson, Lisa Abellera, Art Holcomb, and Sarah Ann Fox — The Greater Los Angeles Writers Conference (GLAWS), in Los Angeles, California

    • “Success Lies in Revision: Tips from an Editor” workshop — Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Conference, in Honolulu, Hawaii

    • “The First Pages/First Look Critiques” panel with Suzie Townsend, Dan Santat, Naomi Kim Eagleson, and Kristen Carlson — Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Conference, in Honolulu, Hawaii

    • “The Fork in the Road: Self vs. Traditional Publishing—Which Route to Take and How to Do It Right” workshop — The Hatchery Press, a coworking space for writers, in Los Angeles, California

    • “Virtual Launch Party” with literary agent Cristi Marchetti and editor Naomi Kim Eagleson — Firebrand Literary Agency, online

    • “Male Creations and Their Female Creators” panel with Naomi Kim Eagleson, Shawna Yang Ryan, Sharon May, and Pat Matsueda (moderator) — Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Conference & Bookfair, in Seattle, Washington